Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore invites applications for Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme for the year 2015.

Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme is conducted by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

The purpose of the fellowship programme is to train scientists in frontier areas of research in Biotechnology at such institutions in India which are engaged in major biotechnological research activities.

Duration of Fellowship : 2 years

Seat : Up to 75 Fellowships

Ph.D Fellowship Programme Eligibility Criteria:

Interested candidates should fulfill following eligibility criteria:

=> The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record.

=> Those who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S., thesis are also eligible to apply.

=> The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years, and 45 years in case of women candidates.

=> Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

Application Procedure for Ph.D Fellowship Programme:

Candidates are advised to refer to official notifications /documents for detailed application procedure. IndCareer.com published details for informational purpose.

=> Candidates may submit their application on plain paper along with bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D./M.D.), one page synopsis of Ph.D./M.D. thesis, 2 letters of recommendation (academic).

=> The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent, for availing the fellowship.

=> They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the fellowship, he/she will complete the tenure of the fellowship. However, they may be allowed to relinquish the fellowship only if accepting permanent employment in India.

=> Those who had applied previously need not apply.

Application form can be downloaded from official website of Ph.D Fellowship Programme: www.sid.iisc.ernet.in

Ph.D Fellowship Programme Important Dates

Ph.D Fellowship Programme Important dates section aims to list all important dates such as date of availability of form, last submission date, result date, counselling date, etc.

Last date for receipt of Applications : 25th March, 2015

Selection Process:

=> The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview.

=> The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in May 2015 and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town.

=> If the candidate accepts the fellowship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within a month's time.